The Miles Franklin Literary Award Trust is an Australian literary award established in 1957. It honors the best original work of fiction that presents Australian life in any of its forms. The award was created in memory of the author Miles Franklin, who is known for her novel My Brilliant Career and her contributions to Australian literature. Administered by The Trust Company, the award aims to promote and celebrate Australian writers. It is one of the most prestigious literary awards in Australia, with a significant monetary prize awarded annually to the winning author, encouraging the creation of new Australian literature.